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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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